The IDC Future of Audit and Accounting in the AI Era Global Study

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping audit and accounting, but the profession’s approach is far more nuanced than simple adoption.

Based on a global study conducted by IDC and sponsored by Caseware, the findings capture how audit and accounting professionals are integrating AI into their work today, where they see its greatest potential and why human judgment remains central to trust, quality and accountability.

Grounded in real-world perspectives from across the profession, the findings offer a clear view into how firms are balancing innovation with responsibility as AI becomes a permanent part of audit and accounting.  

Inside this comprehensive report, you’ll discover:

• How audit and accounting professionals are currently using AI across key workflows and how adoption is accelerating

• The profession’s perspective on human oversight, validation and accountability in AI-driven settings

• Where firms see the greatest opportunities for efficiency, insight and value creation

• How professionals expect AI to reshape audit and accounting over the next decade

• Perspectives on the top skills for AI-era accounting professionals